Best fights of Alexander Yakovlev
Over 19 years as a professional, Alexander Yakovlev has compiled a 25-13-1 (18) record, including three title fights across four weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Alexander Yakovlev defeats Paul Daley
On November 8, 2013 Alexander Yakovlev faced Paul Daley in a welterweight bout. Yakovlev was 29 years old with a record of 21-5-1, and Daley was 30 with a record of 32-12-2. Yakovlev was on a 2-fight winning streak and Daley was on a 4-fight winning streak. Yakovlev won via unanimous decision.
2. Alexander Yakovlev loses to Demian Maia via unanimous decision
On May 31, 2014 Alexander Yakovlev faced Demian Maia in a welterweight bout. Yakovlev was 29 years old with a record of 22-5-1, and Maia was 36 with a record of 18-6. Yakovlev was on a 3-fight winning streak, while Maia was on a 2-fight losing streak. Yakovlev lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Maia.
3. Alexander Yakovlev KOs George Sullivan
On January 30, 2016 Alexander Yakovlev faced George Sullivan in a welterweight bout. Yakovlev was 31 years old with a record of 23-7-1, and Sullivan was 34 with a record of 17-4. Both Yakovlev and Sullivan were coming off a win. Yakovlev stopped George Sullivan via KO in the 1st round.
4. Alexander Yakovlev submits Alex da Silva Coelho
On April 20, 2019 Alexander Yakovlev faced Alex da Silva Coelho in a lightweight bout. Yakovlev was 34 years old with a record of 24-9-1, and Coelho was 23 with a record of 20-1. Yakovlev was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Coelho was on a 2-fight winning streak. Yakovlev submitted Alex da Silva Coelho via guillotine choke in the 2nd round.
5. Alexander Yakovlev draws with Shamil Zavurov
On March 16, 2012 Alexander Yakovlev faced Shamil Zavurov in a welterweight bout. Yakovlev was 27 years old with a record of 19-4, and Zavurov was 27 with a record of 18-2. Yakovlev was on a 5-fight winning streak, while Zavurov was coming off a loss. The fight ended in a unanimous decision.
6. Alexander Yakovlev submits Khamid Gereyhanov
On December 18, 2010 Alexander Yakovlev faced Khamid Gereyhanov in a welterweight bout. Yakovlev was 26 years old with a record of 15-4, and Gereyhanov was 0 with a record of 0-0. Yakovlev was coming off a win. Yakovlev submitted Khamid Gereyhanov via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.
7. Alexander Yakovlev submits Yuri Pulaev
On September 26, 2008 Alexander Yakovlev faced Yuri Pulaev in a light heavyweight bout. Yakovlev was 24 years old with a record of 13-3, and Pulaev was 0 with a record of 0-0. Yakovlev was on a 3-fight winning streak. Yakovlev submitted Yuri Pulaev via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.
8. Alexander Yakovlev KOs Ishkhan Zakharian
On November 18, 2006 Alexander Yakovlev faced Ishkhan Zakharian in a middleweight bout. Yakovlev was 22 years old with a record of 9-2, and Zakharian was 0 with a record of 0-0. Yakovlev was on a 6-fight winning streak. Yakovlev stopped Ishkhan Zakharian via TKO in the 1st round.
9. Alexander Yakovlev submits Vahe Tadevosyan
On August 6, 2010 Alexander Yakovlev faced Vahe Tadevosyan in a welterweight bout. Yakovlev was 26 years old with a record of 14-4, and Tadevosyan was 0 with a record of 0-0. Yakovlev was coming off a loss. Yakovlev submitted Vahe Tadevosyan via triangle choke in the 1st round.
10. Alexander Yakovlev KOs Alexander Grebenkin
On June 15, 2006 Alexander Yakovlev faced Alexander Grebenkin in a light heavyweight bout. Yakovlev was 21 years old with a record of 7-2, and Grebenkin was 0 with a record of 0-0. Yakovlev was on a 4-fight winning streak. Yakovlev stopped Alexander Grebenkin via TKO in the 1st round.